New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994
Section 198: Restriction on building and other acts interfering with the works of electric supply
(1) No building, wall or other structure shall be newly erected and no street or railway shall be constructed over, or in such a manner as to interfere with, any work constructed or maintained for the purposes of the electric supply except with the written permission of the Chairperson.
(2) The Chairperson may cause any building, wall or other structure erected, or any street or railway constructed in contravention of sub-section (1), to be removed or otherwise dealt with as he deems fit, and the expenses incurred therefor shall be paid by the person or authority responsible and shall be recoverable from such person or authority as an arrear of tax under this Act.
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